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I am replacing my stoke handlebars on my 2010 Sportster 1200c with mini apes from Harley. I purchased Barnett +6, replacement cables for Clutch, and throttle/idle, as well as brakes line and fittings. I have a couple of questions.
1. If I place my bike in a straight up orientation, can I pull my derby cover off without loosing any transmission fluid, for clutch cable replacement, then reuse the derby cover gasket?
2. Will I have to remove most of the breather assembly to install throttle/idle?
3. I am going to cut, splice, and solder my wires for extending control wiring.
4. I am going to replace my brake line from the front caliper up to the front brake on handle bar with single braided tube.
5. I will leave my stoke riser in place.
6. As the throttle grip comes off very easily, I will re-use it, as I am satisfied with comfort and look of stock, but does anyone know how difficult it is to remove other grip, due to it being glued on? I would like to re-use it, so what type of glue should I use to put it back on.
Any valid, pictures, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
1. If I place my bike in a straight up orientation, can I pull my derby cover off without loosing any transmission fluid, for clutch cable replacement, then reuse the derby cover gasket?
2. Will I have to remove most of the breather assembly to install throttle/idle?
3. I am going to cut, splice, and solder my wires for extending control wiring.
4. I am going to replace my brake line from the front caliper up to the front brake on handle bar with single braided tube.
5. I will leave my stoke riser in place.
6. As the throttle grip comes off very easily, I will re-use it, as I am satisfied with comfort and look of stock, but does anyone know how difficult it is to remove other grip, due to it being glued on? I would like to re-use it, so what type of glue should I use to put it back on.
Any valid, pictures, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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1. Yes, you might find a slow drip, if so catch it, and dump it back in before closing the derby cover back up. You can reuse the gasket if you don't damage it somehow. Better even to tilt it a little over if you are able, away from the jiffy stand side.
2. You will want to anyway - you are going to need to visually verify that the throttle body valve is fully opening.
I replaced my drag bars with the mini apes. It was a hugely positive improvement. However, they weren't tall enough, and I'm a small guy. I'm going 16"-18".
2. You will want to anyway - you are going to need to visually verify that the throttle body valve is fully opening.
I replaced my drag bars with the mini apes. It was a hugely positive improvement. However, they weren't tall enough, and I'm a small guy. I'm going 16"-18".
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Regarding the left grip, use a flat blade small diameter screw driver or a dinnerware/butter knife and work the grip off a little at a time. Maybe some Goo-B-Gone will help get it off. Be sure to clean it up inside before reinstalling. Also, when you put the throttle side on use some graphite powder(Found at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. in the key lock section) so it rotates easily. Good luck.
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The glue isn't very strong most of the time, and a good solid twist will usually break the glue so you can pull off the grip. If that worries you, then attach a blower fitting to your compressor, and blow it into the control side of the grip. This will cause it to evenly expand, breaking all the glue at once, and the grip slides right off.
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One thing about the left hand grip - the new ones coming from HD have a keyed collar that only fits into the clutch/switch housing one way, it sort of locks the grip in place, and in sync with the clutch lever (and makes me wonder why you need to glue it). If you don't do a test fit before you glue it in place, you may not be able to attach the clutch/switch housing in the desired orientation!
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